US Bridges

Sth 102 over Spirit River

Good

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 4.5M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B60014500000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 102 over Spirit River is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 102 over Spirit River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 102
CrossesSpirit River
Location4.5M N JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 102
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.37228, -90.13487
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 102 over Spirit River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 102 over Spirit River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 102 over Spirit River carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 102 over Spirit River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Sth 102 over Spirit River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.